OPERATOR CAB
Raising The Operator Cab
Description
Stop the loader on a level surface. Put the lift arms all the way down. Install jackstands under the rear of the loader frame.
WARNING
Open the rear door.
Before the cab or the lift arms are raised for service, jackstands must be put under the rear corners of the frame. Failure to use jackstands can allow the machine to tip backward causing injury or death. W-2014-0895
Figure 10-30-1
If the lift arms must be up while raising the cab, install the lift arm support device. (See Engaging The Lift Arm Support Device on Page 10-20-1.) Remove the two fasteners (Item 1) [Figure 10-30-1] at the front (both sides) of the operator cab.
WARNING Never modify operator cab by welding, grinding, drilling holes or adding attachments unless instructed to do so by Bobcat. Changes to the cab can cause loss of operator protection from rollover and falling objects, and result in injury or death.
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Figure 10-30-2 P-37953
The Bobcat loader has an operator cab (ROPS and FOPS) as standard equipment to protect the operator from rollover and falling objects. Check with your dealer if the operator cab has been damaged. The seat belt must be worn for roll over protection. ROPS/FOPS Roll Over Protective Structure per SAE J1040 and ISO 3471, and Falling Object Protective Structure per SAE J1043 and ISO 3449, Level 1. Level 1 - Protection from falling bricks, small concrete blocks and hand tools encountered in operations such as highway maintenance, landscaping, and other construction site services. Check with your dealer if the operator cab has been changed.
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Stand on the ground. Lift slowly until operator cab is all the way up [Figure 10-30-2]. The operator cab will lock in the raised position
The operator cab fastening nuts (Item 1) [Figure 10-301] must be tightened to 40-50 ft.-lb. (54-68 N•m) torque.
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